A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function

Introduction: Unremitting advancements in wearable technology provides female consumers a plethora of fabricated garments that claim to monitoring biological function. Aim: This systematic review examined current literature pertaining to smart technology sport bras fabricated to assess cardiovascula...

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Main Authors: Natasha Sarkis, Madelyn MF Eybergen, Brook-Lyn Phelan, David M. Andrews, Andrew S. Perrotta
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Published: Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w Krakowie 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences
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Online Access:http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0054.9616
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author Natasha Sarkis
Madelyn MF Eybergen
Brook-Lyn Phelan
David M. Andrews
Andrew S. Perrotta
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description Introduction: Unremitting advancements in wearable technology provides female consumers a plethora of fabricated garments that claim to monitoring biological function. Aim: This systematic review examined current literature pertaining to smart technology sport bras fabricated to assess cardiovascular function. Material and Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was utilized, and the review was registered in the International prospective register of systemic reviews (PROSPERO) within the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). A total of 949 articles were screened after using key search terms using the Covidence systematic review software. Articles were sourced from PubMed, SPORTDiscus, or Medline via OVID databases. Results: A total of 19 articles were examined for eligibility and was reduced to a total of three articles to be included in the review. The results from this systematic review highlight the paucity of commercially available sport bras capable of accurately examining cardiovascular function during rest and exercise, while concomitantly providing the necessary support and comfort requirements for females. Of the commercially available sport bras, the Berlei sport bras was identified as the most accurate for recording cardiovascular stress during resting, walking, and running conditions. The three studies included in this review demonstrate strong potential for washable and flexible e-textile sensors with sufficient accuracy in pressure ranges that can be used in sport bras to monitor biological functioning. Conclusions: Future research should prioritize enhancing participant diversity in the examination of smart sport bras to ensure comprehensive inclusion of all body types.
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spelling doaj-art-a4aa23efd2c248c4bdc28557b93d37d52025-08-20T04:01:58ZengAkademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronisława Czecha w KrakowieJournal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences2956-45812025-03-0135109374710.5604/01.3001.0054.961601.3001.0054.9616A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular FunctionNatasha Sarkis0Madelyn MF Eybergen1Brook-Lyn Phelan2David M. Andrews3Andrew S. Perrotta4Centre for Human Performance and Health, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Faculty of Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaFaculty of Human Kinetics, Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Centre for Human Performance and Health, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaFaculty of Human Kinetics, Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaFaculty of Human Kinetics, Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaFaculty of Human Kinetics, Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Centre for Human Performance and Health, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaIntroduction: Unremitting advancements in wearable technology provides female consumers a plethora of fabricated garments that claim to monitoring biological function. Aim: This systematic review examined current literature pertaining to smart technology sport bras fabricated to assess cardiovascular function. Material and Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was utilized, and the review was registered in the International prospective register of systemic reviews (PROSPERO) within the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). A total of 949 articles were screened after using key search terms using the Covidence systematic review software. Articles were sourced from PubMed, SPORTDiscus, or Medline via OVID databases. Results: A total of 19 articles were examined for eligibility and was reduced to a total of three articles to be included in the review. The results from this systematic review highlight the paucity of commercially available sport bras capable of accurately examining cardiovascular function during rest and exercise, while concomitantly providing the necessary support and comfort requirements for females. Of the commercially available sport bras, the Berlei sport bras was identified as the most accurate for recording cardiovascular stress during resting, walking, and running conditions. The three studies included in this review demonstrate strong potential for washable and flexible e-textile sensors with sufficient accuracy in pressure ranges that can be used in sport bras to monitor biological functioning. Conclusions: Future research should prioritize enhancing participant diversity in the examination of smart sport bras to ensure comprehensive inclusion of all body types.http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0054.9616Wearable Technology; Exercise physiologySystematic Review; Sport Science
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A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function
Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences
Wearable Technology; Exercise physiology
Systematic Review; Sport Science
title A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function
title_full A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function
title_fullStr A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function
title_full_unstemmed A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function
title_short A Systemic Review of Smart Technology Sport Bras for Examining Cardiovascular Function
title_sort systemic review of smart technology sport bras for examining cardiovascular function
topic Wearable Technology; Exercise physiology
Systematic Review; Sport Science
url http://jkes.eu/gicid/01.3001.0054.9616
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